A Chief Warrant Officer 3 (W-3) with 20 years of service earns $8,476.50/month in base pay in 2026 ($101,718.00/year before allowances and taxes).
| Years | Monthly base pay |
|---|---|
| 0 | $5,223.30 |
| 2 | $5,440.50 |
| 3 | $5,664.30 |
| 4 | $5,736.90 |
| 6 | $5,970.90 |
| 8 | $6,431.10 |
| 10 | $6,910.50 |
| 12 | $7,136.40 |
| 14 | $7,397.70 |
| 16 | $7,665.90 |
| 18 | $8,150.40 |
| 20 | $8,476.50 ← |
| 22 | $8,671.80 |
| 24 | $8,879.70 |
| 26 | $9,162.60 |
| 28 | $9,162.60 |
| 30 | $9,162.60 |
On top of base pay: BAS (food) is $328.48/month, and BAH (housing) depends on duty station and dependents. Use the app to add BAH for your ZIP.
Data: 2026 military pay tables (DoD), BAH rates, and VA compensation schedules as bundled in the VetPaycheck app. Last updated 2026-10-11. Figures are monthly gross before taxes. For planning only; verify with DFAS/VA.